Christmas in Florida: Chilly forecast, falling iguanas
The National Weather Service earlier this week warned that South Florida could experience the coldest Christmas Day in 21 years. Morning lows on Saturday could drop into the low 30s and 40s degrees Fahrenheit, the weather service said. Much colder temps expected for Christmas," the National Weather Service in Miami tweeted earlier this week. A squall line with severe storms and fast-moving winds also was headed for north Florida on Christmas Eve. The pandemic also was impacting a Space Coast tradition — Surfing Santa Day, which takes place the day before Christmas.
Cocoa Beach residents heed Hurricane Dorian's warnings
COCOA BEACH, Fla. - Several outer rain bands tied to slow-moving Hurricane Dorian pushed through Florida's Space Coast, the 72-mile coastline known for its beaches and space-age attractions. Weather conditions in the Space Coast were deteriorating Monday night, and residents from the popular coastal community were rushing to leave. Cocoa Beach resident Josh Waser said he feared he and his family were already up against the clock. He knew the storm's fury left at least five people dead, dozens injured and flooded homes in the Bahamas. To the west of Cocoa Beach, homes in low-lying areas border the Indian River, which has spilled its banks in past storms.
Cocoa Beach residents heed Hurricane Dorian's warnings
COCOA BEACH, Fla. - Several outer rain bands tied to slow-moving Hurricane Dorian pushed through Florida's Space Coast, the 72-mile coastline known for its beaches and space-age attractions. Weather conditions in the Space Coast are deteriorating on Monday night, and residents from the popular coastal community are rushing to leave although. Cocoa Beach resident Josh Waser said he feared he and his family were already up against the clock. He knew the storm's fury left at least five people dead, dozens injured and flooded homes in the Bahamas. To the west of Cocoa Beach, homes in low-lying areas border the Indian River, which has spilled its banks in past storms.